Episode 104: Start Now Start Simple with Dan Ram
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
06/15/20
•46m
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Dan Ram is a 3x entrepreneur, prolific speaker, recording artist and startup coach. The son of an Indian diplomat, he draws inspiration from his eclectic background growing up in 10 countries, and he has actively worked on 5 continents.
Dan is a founder, investor and coach to more than 100 startups in multiple countries. He has advised the Irish National Government on their Entrepreneurship Policy, consulted for multinationals, hosted some of the largest startup events on the planet, mentored at accelerators and facilitated deal flows for investors. He lectures on entrepreneurship and is a regular speaker and emcee in the local and international startup circuit. He has shared the stage with some of the most influential changemakers in the world.
On this episode, you will hear Dan talk about:
- How curiosity, consistency and excellence have helped him refine his talents over the years
- How his first big event-hosting opportunity came as a result of a previous failure
- Why being an introvert is a superpower, and why "nerves" on stage are a good thing
- How he gets speaking gigs (hint: it's not through pitching!)
- How his philosophy of "start now start simple" has had a profound impact on people
- Why he doesn't have any clear-cut goals – and what drives him instead
Learn more about Dan and his work on iamdanram.com and through his social media on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube!
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Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, Jennifer's workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world's top Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits—including Walmart, Microsoft, Starbucks and many others— to help employees bring their full selves to work and feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected and HeardSM.
On this episode, you will hear Jennifer talk about:
- How her background in nonprofit work, opera singing and off-Broadway theater performance led to her career in training & development
- How a corporate layoff led her to reposition herself in her career and start her own diversity & inclusion consulting firm
- What to do if you feel like your career or your workplace might not be a match for you
- The damaging impact of bias and stereotypes on individuals and businesses, and what leaders can do about it
- Her own experience with "bringing her full self to work" as an LGBTQ+ woman
- Her belief that everyone has a diversity story, and how this realization can lead to more inclusive conversations
If you want to know more about Jennifer and her work, here are other links you can check out!
- JenniferBrownConsulting.com (Business website)
- JenniferBrownSpeaks.com (Personal website)
- Book Website: How To Be an Inclusive Leader (or purchase the book on Amazon)
- The Will to Change Podcast (on Apple Podcasts)
- Instagram: @jenniferbrownspeaks
- Twitter: @jenniferbrown
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Episode 105: Moving forward after a stroke with Marcia Moran
June 28, 2020
•38m
Marcia Moran was a successful business strategist who had been building her business over the last 20+ years. She thought she had life by the tail, but little did she know what was in store.
After suffering a major stroke in 2014 at the age of 53, Marcia applied her skills in planning and strategy as she strived to become whole. In 2019 she published a book about her experience called "Stroke FORWARD," to bring hope to stroke survivors and their caretakers, and share how becoming her own health advocate and exploring holistic methods for healing were keys to her recovery. Marcia speaks and shares her message of hope, inspiration, healing, and a way forward across the country.
During this episode, you will hear Marcia talk about:
- Her experience with her stroke and the challenges she faced during her recovery
- How her husband Jim became her health advocate until she was eventually able to advocate for herself
- How holistic health methods helped her recover from aphasia
- How her book can help stroke survivors and caretakers navigate life after a stroke
To find out more about Marcia and her work, you can check out her official site at strokeforward.com, including some special bonuses for Beyond 6 Seconds listeners! You can also purchase her book here and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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